
Which OSI model layer is primarily responsible for routing packets between different networks?
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Get StartedWhich OSI model layer is primarily responsible for routing packets between different networks?
Options:
- Transport layer (Layer 4)
- Data Link layer (Layer 2)
- Network layer (Layer 3)
- Application layer (Layer 7)
Correct answer: Network layer (Layer 3)
Explanation: The Network layer (Layer 3) handles logical addressing and routing across networks using protocols like IP. The OSI reference model was standardized by ISO (ISO 7498) in 1984.
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